Americas
US monthly chemical production edges higher
There were gains in chlor-alkali and inorganic chemicals, synthetic dyes and pigments, industrial gases, consumer products, adhesives, organic chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and coatings. These gains were partially offset by declines in plastic resins, pesticides, fertilizers, and manmade fibers.
Norfolk Southern awards US rail shippers for safe handling of chemicals
The award, given annually for 18 years, goes to chemical manufacturers and facilities that ship at least 1,000 carloads of hazardous product on Norfolk Southern without a single incident.
UOP to supply gas processing plant for PennTex’s Louisiana NGL recovery
PennTex Midstream Partners has selected UOP Russell to supply a gas processing plant to recover valuable natural gas liquids (NGLs) in northern Louisiana, officials announced this week.
LNG Canada consortium awards FEED contracts on British Columbia exports
The LNG Canada project is planned as a phased development initially comprising two processing trains, each with a capacity of 6 million tpy of LNG, with opportunity for an additional two trains.
US Gulf sees rising demand for diesel exports
Shipments abroad from the US Gulf Coast, home to more than half of domestic refining capacity, climbed 22% to a total of 33 during last week, according to a shipbroker.
Study shows Bakken crude fits safety standards for current rail cars
In particular, Bakken crudes are well within the regulatory limits for pressure, flashpoint, boiling point and corrosivity for use in Department of Transportation (DOT) approved railcars.
Diamond Green Diesel starts US commercial plant with UOP, Eni technology
The Diamond Green Diesel facility in Norco, La., converts inedible oils and other waste feedstocks to produce high-quality renewable diesel, also known as Honeywell Green Diesel.
Gastech picks Singapore as 2015 host, selects Hydrocarbon Processing for show daily
The selection of Singapore as the Gastech 2015 site reflects the country’s growing strategic importance as a regional hub for the Asian gas market, according to Gastech officials.
Pembina to build new NGL fractionator in Alberta
The propane-plus RFS III fractionator will raise total Redwater capacity to 210,000 bpd. A planned de-ethanizer tower on RFS III could later raise overall site capacity to 228,000 bpd.
Invista, LanzaTech to develop gas fermentation process technologies
According to the agreement, INVISTA and LanzaTech will collaborate on projects to develop gas-fermentation technologies to convert CO2/H2 feedstocks into a range of industrial chemicals.
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